www.ultrasone.comUltrasone headphones have a particular“character,” and as a result, peoplehave strong reactions to their sound.But Ultrasone also incorporates a fewunique features. Ultra Low Emissiontechnology dramatically reduces magneticradiation from the headphonedrivers I don’t know if having significantamounts of magnetic radiation soclose

Of course you can mix on headphones, but does that mean you should? It’s an increasingly relevant question because many people listen to music on earbuds or headphones, not the hi-fi speakers that resemble what’s used for traditional mixing. Furthermore, as more people work in home/project studios, mixing at high levels could lead to a grumpy spouse or complaining neighbor.

Headphones are as vital a part of the average studio as a lava lamp and a big comfy couch. So this month, let’s look at three different boxes into which you plug headphones—and what they do for those ’phones. (All prices are MSRP.)

With the introduction of the Grand Pearl, Violet Design offers a unidirectional cardioid condenser mic not only intended for studio applications such as vocal and instrument recording, but also as a handheld unit for stage vocals.